Wauconda Park District http://waucondaparks.org Discover the Possibilities Mon, 14 May 2012 18:07:07 +0000 en hourly 1 Director’s Letter to Residents http://waucondaparks.org/2012/04/13/director-letter-to-residents/ http://waucondaparks.org/2012/04/13/director-letter-to-residents/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:55:20 +0000 admin http://waucondaparks.org/?p=3229 Dear Residents,

Accreditation – I am pleased to announce that our District recently   received  Accreditation  status in Risk Management  from the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA).  PDRMA is a risk management agency for a pool of over 150 Park, Forest, and Special Recreation Districts in Illinois.  Accreditation is the highest level of achievement that a PDRMA member can attain.  The accreditation process measures Park District performance against established agencies, national safety and risk management standards.  This recognition for our District is a testament to the quality and safety of its recreational programs, facilities, and events.  Our staff is dedicated to providing our residents with safe environments to enjoy their leisure pursuits.

New Partnership – One of our goals is to continue to look for ways to provide our residents with additional recreational opportunities at affordable prices that may not be found within our District boundaries.  This summer we have formed a Partnership with the Mundelein Park District to offer our residents a reduced rate on a season pass to their Barefoot Bay Aquatic Center along with a discount coupon for Steeplechase Golf Course.  Check out page 20 for all the details.  We feel this partnership is a win-win for everyone.

Park Chats – This summer our Board of Commissioners are rolling out a new program called “Park Chats”.  These chats will take place at four parks this summer.   We encourage residents to stop by if we are in your neighborhood and join us for an informal chat.  We would love to hear your ideas and thoughts on the District.  Snacks and activities will be provided.  Check out page 14 for more details on this opportunity.

Wauconda Fest – “Kudos”  to all of you who voted Wauconda Fest the Best Fest in the Daily Herald’s Readers Choice poll.   Our Fest Committee was thrilled to receive this news.  We can’t thank you enough for your support.  We can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s Fest (June 21-24).  Also congratulations to all of the other Wauconda winners.

I encourage you to look through our program guide to check out all the classes and events we have scheduled for the summer.   I am sure that you will find something that interests you.  If at any time you have any questions or concerns regarding District operations, please feel free to contact me.  Enjoy your summer.

In Play,

Nancy

Nancy M. Burton

Director of Parks & Recreation


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April-Music Road: From Nashville to Memphis- 7 days
May- Ohio Amish Country- 5 days
June- Hollywood in Iowa- 3 days
July- Mini Mystery Tour- 3 days
August- Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village- 3 days
September- Washington D.C.- 5 days
October- Adirondacks and the Hudson River Valley- 8 days
December- Las vegas- 5 days


For Information Contact:
Sara Schuring
Wauconda Park District
847-526-3610

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Residents May 7th

Non-residents May 14th

Wauconda area residents will be receiving our Summer brochure mid-April.

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June 7 Thurs 7:00 pm Park District Rock 94 North

June 14 Thurs 7:00 pm Park District Country Stateline

June 21 -4 Th-Sun 7:00 pm Wauconda Fest All Visit website for lineup

June 28 Thurs 7:00 pm Park District 70’s to Now Chicago’s Cover Story

July 5 Thurs 7:00 pm Library Folk Patchouli

July 12 Thurs 7:00 pm Library Beatles Stockwood

July 19 Thurs 7:00 pm Library TBA Chi Town Stomp

July 26 Thurs 7:00 pm Library Hawaiian Barefoot Hawaiian

August 2 Thurs 7:00 pm Library 50’s-70’s The Chauffeurs

August 9 Thurs 7:00 pm Library Big Band Limited Edition Big Band

August 16 Thurs 7:00 pm Library Blues Kevin Purcell

No registration Required

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New Olympic Distance

Visit our triathlon page for more information.

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Wauconda Fest

Best Community Festival

Village of Wauconda

Best Town/City to Live

To see all the Wauconda business winners read the Daily Herald on March 23rd, 2012. This is a keepsake section that will become a reference guide on the best our area has to offer!
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Thursday-Sunday

Band line up

Thursday: 21
7:30 Modern Day Romeos

Friday: 22
7:00 Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners
9:30 Maggie Speaks

Saturday: 23
5:30 Hillbilly Rockstarz
7:30 R- Gang 9:30- Friction

Sunday: 24
5:00 Beach Bum Band
7:00 Green 13
For full details of the Fest go to our Wauconda Fest page

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2012 Camp Wauconda

Register Now!

This summer, we are preparing to take off into a galaxy of camp.
Please climb aboard our Camp Wauconda spaceship for an exciting summer adventure.

Ages: 1st-8th Grade
Session 1: June 4- June 15
Session 2: June 18- June 29
Session 3: July 2- July 13
Session 4: July 16- July 27
Session 5: July 30-August 10
For fees and more information please visit our camp page.
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